Chapter 167: The Wedding Begins_5

Despite the absence of the Fire Phoenix, the two women did not fall. Instead, the girl floated down gently with the matron's hands in her own, enveloped by a golden radiance. Ballon's gaze remained riveted on the maiden's delicate figure, a blazing fervor intensifying in his eyes. His hands were clenched tightly into fists, oblivious to the perspiration soaking his palms.

"White Robe Priestess Nasa, Red Priestess Xuan Yue, pay their respects to His Holiness the Pope." The almost identical melodious voices resonated. All the clerical staff reciting the Prayer Charms could not help but pause, joy evident in their eyes.

The Pope gazed at his granddaughter clad in a white dress, nodded, and said, "There is no need for further formalities."

After Nasa and Xuan Yue had taken their places, Mang Siu announced loudly, "The betrothed are here, the families of both parties are requested to come on stage to observe the ceremony."